Royals sign Ryan Roberts, Joe Paterson to minor-league deals

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(11/12/14) The Royals announced Wednesday they signed free-agent infielder Ryan Roberts and pitcher Joe Paterson to minor-league contracts. Both players received invites to spring training as non-roster invitees.

Ryan Roberts clears waivers, heads to Triple-A

Red Sox promote Brock Holt, dump Ryan Roberts

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(4/18/14) The Red Sox have promoted hot-hitting Brock Holt and placed him in the starting lineup at third base for the Friday night game against Baltimore. Ryan Roberts, who had been brought in to replace the injured Will Middlebrooks, has been designated for assignment.

Holt was batting .380 with six doubles in 50 at-bats at Triple-A Pawtucket before his call-up by the Red Sox. He will bat ninth in his 2014 major league debut.

Ryan Roberts get the nod at third Tuesday

Roberts signed with the club Monday, and is expected to see time at third while Will Middlebrooks is on the disabled list. His first start of the season will come against Texas lefty Martin Perez.

Ryan Roberts will be active Monday

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(4/7/14) The Red Sox have officially announced the signing of infielder Ryan Roberts .

Roberts will be available for Monday's game against the Rangers. The team optioned Brock Holt to Triple-A in order to free up a spot for Roberts. Given that he's one of the few players capable of playing third base, there's a chance Roberts could start immediately.

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